Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)

This replaces the old A1 course and is intended for individuals that need to carry out assessments in the classroom or work environment. It consists of two classroom days and a third day where your tutor will observe you in your current assessing role. Candidates are awarded a nationally accredited qualification by its conclusion. Enabling assessments to be carried out on site, within colleges and on NVQ programmes.
Course Summary

The Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) will enable you to undertake both competence-based and knowledge-based exercises. You will learn the most effective principles and practices to use when you are completing an assessment at work or in a training environment.

Course Content

We will cover a range of topics to help you assess simulations, skills tests, oral and written questioning, assignments, projects, case studies, recognising prior learning and more. We will help you gain the skills to:

  • Understand the Principles and Practices of Assessment
  • Assess occupational competence in the work environment
  • Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Certification
Upon completing this course successfully, you will be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
Duration
12 month expiry. Most will complete this course in 3-6 months.
Assessment
Learners will be required to produce a portfolio of evidence as well as being observed.
Prerequisite
Trainee assessors MUST have access and be able to assess at least two learners in the workplace. It is the trainee assessor’s responsibility to find their own learners.
Suggested progression
  • L4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
  • L4 Certificate in Education and Training
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